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I just re read what I typed...I am glad you made sense of that. I should proof read better...sometimes my son thinks I am his human jungle gym when I am at my computer and makes it difficult doing things.

Rally PF8-GT build.

I have been a bit quiet on the eRevo front with mmy new build...Here it is, my new rig I have added to my Fleet that I wanted to share. The pic doesn't do the paintwork any justice.

This is my new Rally PF8-GT build...you can find my build thread <<HERE>>.

I have been having so much fun with my Rally...it awesome. The power Plant is MM2 2200kv combo running a single 4s with MOD 1 19/38 gearing. Its plenty fast and power sliding (drifting) well.

As my eRevo doesn't see much street use any more, I built this as my street machine for now. I still have a complete box of parts for my 6s eRevo platform speed street machine; to come in the near future...the project has been shelved at this stage.
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This is probably my best spray and decal job I have done so far...Enjoy!

I've been following it over in the rally section I was gonna convert my slash but I think I'm just going to do the jconcepts conversion with the scalpel body and glocs idk if you've seen the videos on YouTube but its pretty awesome

I'm getting my butt kick by these rear diffs. I didn't have the exact shims so i tried similar washers...lasted for 20 minutes!! It doesn't even pop wheelies anymore and I am on 6s. Traxxas should have a fix for this by now

I'm getting my butt kick by these rear diffs. I didn't have the exact shims so i tried similar washers...lasted for 20 minutes!! It doesn't even pop wheelies anymore and I am on 6s. Traxxas should have a fix for this by now

I got tired of rebuilding diffs all the time and the money spent on rebuild kits...since doing the Losi LST2 mod I have never been happier with my rig.

Originally Posted by jpoprock

Nice jumping mate. Sadly, it usually ends up in a lot of part replacement to finally get the hang of those kinds of jumps! I'm a bit rusty now, but used to be able to do that no problem.

Thanks mate...it did take a while to master. Every now and then I bugger one up pretty bad; I'm quite happy with the mods to my truck. Its fairly bulletproof for the way I bash my rig. There are still a few things I often break but aren't to expensive to replace.

My mates and myself are just trying to get a little creative with filming...thanks to my mate Chez for your handy copter skills. This is still a work in progress with the filming but wanted to show all what we've been getting up to lately on this side of the globe .

My mates and myself are just trying to get a little creative with filming...thanks to my mate Chez for your handy copter skills. This is still a work in progress with the filming but wanted to show all what we've been getting up to lately on this side of the globe .

Dude, that is totally wicked. Did you guys film that using an RC Helicopter??...that's amazing. The pilot looks pretty much in sync with your driving. As always...another great video, I'm loving this build thread...keep up the good work dude, it really helps noobs out like me.

Dude, that is totally wicked. Did you guys film that using an RC Helicopter??...that's amazing. The pilot looks pretty much in sync with your driving.

Thanks mate...we attached a GoPro to my mates quadcopter, its a lot more stable for filming than a helicopter. I think with a bit more practice between the two of us we will be able to get some great aerial footage...as said, it is still a work in progress.

Here is another vid, this ones of my eSlayer in action with the quadcopter...short piece of the eRevo in there before I broke a driveshaft but some good footage of the eSlayer.

Made another vid down at the the local RC Park for the usual 7am Sunday morning bash session with my mates. I really enjoy bashing this rig of mine around and is by far my favourite out of all my rigs.

My current set up:

P2 Rockers all round with P3 pushrods.

Traxxas sway bar kit

60W Shock oil with Black springs Front and Pink Rear

Mixture of 1/4 100K and 3/4 50K Front and 50K Rear in the diffs

Losi LST2 diff mod

20/54 Gearing running 2/3s (6s)

Badlands on 1/2" offset Desperados

17mm HPP Hex Hubs

HPP Motor Brace

I still have not seen the need to do the rear chassis brace mod, unless I start breaking rear bulkheads or snapping chassis I may consider the mod...I haven't broken a bulkhead either since profiling the Losi LST2 diff to suit the bulk and by removing minimal material as needed for the mod, post #335 to 339

My advice is don't coat to thick or you will have issues trying to fit the ESC back into the cover.

This has proven to be very successful in running in wet conditions with no issues what so ever. I knowingly can go drive my truck with confidence now and not worry about killing my ESC.

Hey Mitch316,
What plastidip did you use? I see cans of it and a spray on as well. Is one better than the other? There are so many variations of plastidip at my local hardware store. spray paint, dip coating, etc. Also, if my esc ever dies, can i do the esc swap with traxxas? You know, you send them your fried esc an they send you a new one for 70 bucks or so.

How you going mate? In the link you've provided I used the Plasti Dip 14.5 fl oz Black Dip Coating but got mine in red...Recently a mate of mine Plasti Dipped his ESC and tried the Plasti Dip 11 oz Light Gray Matte Spray Paint. The spray was a lot easier to work with and made for a neater overall job...If I were to do it over I would use the spray.

Unfortunately coating your ESC in Plasti Dip will VOID warranty...as far as sending back a fried ESC for a new one and pay the difference, I am not sure they will accept it. I have never explored this option as living in Australia it is not cost effective for me as postage and the waiting period is a killer.

Sorry for thread busting Mitch316, but I can't help notice an Australian when I see one, keep up the thongs and hoody mate it looks like you are doing good things in RC, my next buy will be the erevo, I need the bigger wheels LOL.

Thanks mate...my eRevo is by far my favourite out of all my rigs. Gives me a lot of joy bashing the beast around . If you bash your eRevo like you do to your Sl4sh...with a few upgrades you will have yourself a projectile missile ...I only run 6s power thru my eRevo.

Here are some bashing pics from my vid in post #418...I really enjoy bashing my eRevo at this RC Park...unfortunately the Park has been damaged by water erosion but none the less still a lot of fun.
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From what I have been reading the revo appears to be a more robust platform then the slash 4x4, but I could be wrong there. I guess you have read the wows I am experiencing with the slash, its a great truck but getting it to stay together with some seriously hard bashing is a mission mate, and I might be relatively new to RC but I've been running workshops and fixing machinery for almost 24 years.
Anyway, your revo build thread looks good, I will have to sit down this weekend and have a proper read, looking forward to your sl4sh build thread, as you never stop learning.

Hey Craig
Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know how my rig is doing.
Got some massive 30 foot jumps, some 12 feet high at the skate park today landing in sand, and nothing broke. I thought it would. I will get video next time when my Son can hold the video. I think I might need to add more pre-load to the shocks as they seem like they are bottoming out over the big jumps. Oh yeah, and I learnt to control flight of the rig too.
Those ******* Batteries ( 11.1v 3S 80C 5000Mah) are awesome too, cheers for the info on that.

The Wheel balancer and motor brace from HPP Germany arrived today too, and just ordered the Maximizer Rims and HPI GT2
Tyres from Tower Hobbies $ 111.96 shipping $ 56.55 Total US$ 168.51.
Not cheap with the exchange rate but what the heck. Local RC shop has Badlands on Desperado Rims for $55 Pair. Just need to pull them off and tape them and put back on. What glue do you use??

Hey Craig
Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know how my rig is doing.
Got some massive 30 foot jumps, some 12 feet high at the skate park today landing in sand, and nothing broke. I thought it would. I will get video next time when my Son can hold the video.

That's good to know mate...IMO the LST2 mod is the real deal, its worked out well for me.

Originally Posted by Hawko777

I think I might need to add more pre-load to the shocks as they seem like they are bottoming out over the big jumps. Oh yeah, and I learnt to control flight of the rig too.

I set my pre-load by pushing my rig to the ground...If springs fully collapse back off pre-load, if not add pre-load until springs are almost fully collapsed. My truck too bottoms out on big jumps...I like hearing the sound of some chassis slap every now and then. Its awesome once you learn how to control your rig in the air .

Originally Posted by Hawko777

The Wheel balancer and motor brace from HPP Germany arrived today too, and just ordered the Maximizer Rims and HPI GT2 Tyres from Tower Hobbies $ 111.96 shipping $ 56.55 Total US$ 168.51.
Not cheap with the exchange rate but what the heck. Local RC shop has Badlands on Desperado Rims for $55 Pair. Just need to pull them off and tape them and put back on. What glue do you use??

With the AU$ been so weak lately it has made this hobby expensive again for me too, it is still cheaper to buy in bulk from the States than Australia...what do you do? The GT2 tyres I find make an awesome skate park and general bashing around tyre for me...Badlands, this has become my favourite tyre and are on my rig about 80% of the time these days. For tyre glue I use Poly-Zap CA Glue...its the best one they sell at my LHS.